Explore the Family Name Burkeen
The meaning of Burkeen
1. Possibly an altered form of English Burgin 1, a variant of Burgoyne. 2. Possibly an altered form of Swiss German Bürgin (see Burgin 2).
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How common is the last name Burkeen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Burkeen saw a small increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 23,480 in 2000, it climbed slightly to 23,354 by 2010, representing an increase of 0.54%. In terms of count, the number of individuals with the surname Burkeen also rose from 1,009 in 2000 to 1,090 in 2010, which represents an 8.03% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,480 | #23,354 | 0.54% |
| Count | 1,009 | 1,090 | 8.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burkeen
The Decennial U.S. Census data for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Burkeen indicates some shifts over the same time period. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 88.80% in 2000 to 87.71% in 2010, while the Black ethnicity saw a decrease from 8.52% to 7.43%. However, there was a substantial increase in those reporting two or more races, jumping from 0.79% to 2.20%, a change of 178.48%. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.39% to 2.29%, marking a 64.75% change. No data was reported for the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.8% | 87.71% | -1.23% |
| Black | 8.52% | 7.43% | -12.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 2.29% | 64.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 2.2% | 178.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |